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Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Get Well Soon

Hello all! I think this may have been the beginning of my grey and custard phase as I have done a few of them lately! This was the first card I made with the new Celtic Motifs and Celtic Accent die sets. I absolutely fell in love with that border. I had an idea in mind when I started this one to make the borders look as if they are floating in the background. I am not sure if my photography has captured that or not, you will have to let me know. I started by cutting five of the borders out of the mid grey card. I cut two strips of the custard card and matted them on a slightly larger piece of coconut white card. I taped the borders in equal distances across the back of that strip then added mounting foam to the strip. I trimmed the borders down to the size that I wanted and then did the other side exactly the same way. I cut a slightly larger piece of coconut white card and paper pierced the side edges then mounted the borders and the strips they were attached to on to the white card. Next I cut my focal piece out of custard card using the Celtic Motif. I used the outer ring die for this as well as the decorative inner piece. I used mounting foam and centred it atop my borders. I cut the smaller Celtic die out of grey card and mounted it in the middle. Then I stamped my sentiment using a black archival ink pad and cut it out with one of the Charmed I'm Sure tags. These tags have a single hole in them at the top, but I wanted a symmetrical look so I turned the tag around in the die and cut it so I had a hole on either end. I mounted it in the centre to complete my focal piece. I cut two of the decorative elements from the set and glued them to the strips on the top and bottom of the card as an embellishment. I added a double mat of mid grey card and used the Cosmic Shimmer silver PVA glue to add a decorative dotty border around the edges on the inner mat. Definitely one you could use for the guys. I had a request for more guy cards but I am afraid that I am a bit limited on them at the moment. I will do a bit more searching to see what I can find. Finished dimensions are 7" x 7 1/2" in size. All for now, Sue x

164 comments:

GM Sue - unusual - I am not sure if I like the celtics dies or not - this card hasn't made me think that though - I mean in the packets - I am sure you will convince me eventually I do need them though!! Love the symetry of this card.RgsClare W

Good morning Sue,From here I don't see it floating but I do like it.These are not dies I would rush out to buy, you have certainly made a stunning card using them. Really like the colour combination.Have a great day

Very stunning sue! I love it what a smile this card would bring to the one who recieved it whilst ill. It scream pricy time consuming with lots of love and care put into it xxxx u never fail to amaze sue x

Good Morning Sue,A great effect, I can just make out the shadow behind, so I see them floating. It is a striking card, but I haven't had the urge to buy these dies, yet, lol, even though they would be great for male cards.Have a great day.Michelle(happy2craft)

Morning Sue, I can see what you mean by 'floating', but the strips look more 'floating' than the borders. Loving the colours, I do like the grey and custard together, very fresh. This is a great guy card.Lots of love from Patricia xx

Morning Sue, what a different way of using borders, you do so have an eye for flare. Personally I love this card but we all do not have tastes. Your photography does do the card justice. Think I will try this and put micro beads on the centre large die. Love it. Have a good day.

Morning Sue, I love the Celtic design, unfortunately only one of the photo's came through on my computer this morning, but it looks great. I will have another look later when the computer has woken up. Must be the heavy rain we have this morning !!!

Hi Sue,Yes I can see the floating boarder strips. Love the colours you have used also the concept of the card, but I don't think I will buy this set of dies, I don't think I would use them enough.LydiaX

Love the colours, could see this in different shades and tones of one colour.Love the dies but a little unsure about the straight strips of card at the bottom as I think these stop the look of the background floating. Still a nice card to send. xxx

morning Suecan see the effect you wanted but for me I'm afraid today's gift is too busy - I love the colour scheme but with the background covered in the celtic border and then the centre circle they take away the 'wow' factor.I agree these dies will make great cards for the guys we have to cater for.Janet x

Hi Sue Love the Celtic dies - spent many summers in West Wales and the designs always make me think of them. Not sure about the colours today but the card could be made in any colour - really like the layout.

Hi Sue,great composition, will certainly do something similar (if slightly smaller)at some tme in the future. The Celtic dies are not for me but I have plenty others I can use. Would also replace the yellow with teal(for men) and old pink or mauve for us girls. But that is my own personal choice, it's not a criticism of your choice.

Hi Sue. Your floating borders do show up beautifully, although it took me some time to work out how you had done it. Got it now I am pleased to say.Can't see me buying these dies but I am sure I will use this method with other border dies. Thanks. SueL

Im not too sure about these dies to be honest with you , and they wont be at the top of my wish list at the moment however im sure you will convince me otherwise when you use them to show more of your cards .

I agree with the other crafters though ,i think they do make a good male card .

Love the colours, but wasn't sure about the card when I first saw it. Came back again after an hour and have changed my mind. Certainly a good card for a man! I like it when your cards challenge my perceptions so thank you once again! Marion xx

Love the idea of this card. Can't see it floating on the screen. The colours are lovely. the mid grey is in your pack, but will you eventually add the custard as well?. I liked it when you used it with the border dies on the side of a card with white. Mind you not that I can get your selection. I just keep missing out.

Morning SueI do love those Celtics dies. So much can be done with them and they are great for male cards as well as womans.That grey card is just the right colour I have bought another 2 packs. You have made a beautiful card SueTake careHazel G

This will be the first negative(ish) comment but really not sure about the dies - which surprises me as I usually like Celtic designs in jewellery etc xx I don't think I'm brave enough to use the colour combo but I quite like it xx sorry for the negativity and as I say it is the first time ever for your cards which I usually just lurrrve xx GailT xx

Hmmmm..... not sure about this card, it looks a lil too busy maybe, or maybe its the colour combo, I am not sure at all, sorry but each to their own, however your eye for detail and the quality of your work is still wonderful tfs

Hi SueLater posting today, I love these Celtic dies and the colours you've used. This is such a beautiful card I am quite surprised at some of the comments made, but not everybody has the same taste it would be a boring world if it was.Hugs xHeather T

Hello Sue, A gorgeous card, love the colour combo and I can see the floating borders. I don't recall seeing these dies before, where have I been!!! but think I might have to get them.Have a great day everyone.Hugs June xxx

Hi Sue. A lovely card for today !! The Celtic dies look great. I think they are perfect for mens cards. I do not have these dies but I love the border die. I am not sure about the colour combo because it reminds me of school uniforms !! Other than that this is a very striking card and I think it is. fab !! Lots of love Tres x x x

Hello Sue,Love the grey and custard - great colour combo.Love the way you have used these border dies to create an all over design and yes they do seem to float. Thank you for sharing your fantastic ideas (designs) with us.Best wishes Brenda Lel

oh i like this one and i think the dies are great for male cards so i would purchase them, i could also see them being used on a female card too.love the grey and mustard colours, i could adapt these dies being here in scotland i could see cards being made for a celtic fc fan or celtic weddings, oh lots of ideas now thanks sue have a great day lorraine taylormadecardsblog.blogspot.co.uk

Late today, no broadband because of wet and windy Welsh weather - should like the celtic dies but like many others, not too sure.Great card though, Sue, with your use of the border die as the 'floating' background and do like the colour combo.

Hi Sue, there's nothing wrong in a few grey and custard cards and this one could quite easily be a male card! I like the Celtic dies and how you have put them all together. Unsure about the floating but then all in all it's a great card! xx Love Karen xx

Hi Sue, Great colour combination and floating borders too, but the Celtic dies are not for me they are great for male cards but just not my cup of tea! happy Mothers Day to your mum for Sunday (I think that's right) hope your having a fab time and a good rest .HugsJean D

Good evening SueLove this card! The colours compliment each other very well!LOVE the Celtic dies, I have the set with the border, need to get the other! These dies are great with double sided adhesive and gilding flakes...like jewellery!

What a brilliant way to use the borders, makes a fantastic card though I don't see it as a masculine card. It would really cheer up someone feeling poorly, get well cards can be tricky. Another beautiful card.

Dear SueWhat a super card this is, I really love this Celtic themed card, ideal for guys in the custard and grey colours you've used and in reds and green would be great for people from the Celtic lands! I love the way you've used the borders as a feature of the card such a great and new idea. I really want the Celtic die sets and have them on a wish list I'm busy building of die sets I want. I'm glad you've shown us a way to use them in a new and interesting way.

Hi Sue, I'm on the fence on this one! I do like it, however I'm not sure. There are things I love, the Celtic design, but I'm not to keen on the colour! It is definitely one for the men. Crafty hugs Debbie R xx

Wow sue this well different love yellow an grey what a great contrast if I'm correct is that the Celtic range of die Have nor read through just wanted to comment as it caught mi eye in a big way think I need to make a folderOf your workFor my index and know how's Keep it up so wonderful lady x

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